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Rye College
The Grove, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7NQ, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.2 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
616
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 90% nationally. While 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 21%. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with a focus on academic growth, though there may be room for improvement in broader curriculum engagement.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.8 | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 21% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black African0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.95505, 0.73165 · TN31 7NQ
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN146825
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ryecollege.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rye College rated by Ofsted?
Rye College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Rye College a good school?
Rye College scores 20.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Rye College in GCSEs?
Rye College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.8. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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